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CWC T20 General Service Quartz WatchvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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T20 General Service Quartz Watch
CWCT20 General Service Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500
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CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch

The CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch is widely praised for its simple, clean, and classic look, with owners considering it a classy and comfortable field watch. Its 38mm tonneau case is seen by some as a cool retro piece representative of original MOD specifications, though others find this size too small for larger wrists. The watch is noted for keeping accurate time, with one owner reporting it as practical for everyday wear. It features a stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and a Ronda 715 movement. A limitation mentioned is the fixed lugs, which restrict strap versatility. Overall, owners rate the CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch highly for its classic military-inspired aesthetic and reliable timekeeping at an affordable price.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
T20 General Service Quartz Watch38mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
T20 General Service Quartz Watch40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
T20 General Service Quartz Watch50m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
T20 General Service Quartz Watch$249
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
25.5mm
Thickness
12mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
CWC T20 General Service Quartz Watch
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515
L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$2,500
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